The King and Government of Malaysia award the
Pingat Jasa Malaysia, a commemorative medal created in 2004, to
veterans of British and Commonwealth Forces in recognition of their
services in Malaya or Malaysia from 31st August 1957 (Merdeka) to
12th August 1966 (end of the Malaysian-Indonesian Confrontation).
Veterans who served in Singapore between 31st August 1957 and 9th
August 1965 (Independence from Singapore) are also eligible to
receive the honour.

The medal can be awarded to any entity from the
Armed Forces, Semi Armed Forces, Police and Security Civilian Staff,
either man or woman, who served in Malaya or Malaysia (including
Sabah and Sarawak) during the determined period of 90 days or more
involved in direct operations, or not less than six months indirect
service in supporting elements stationed in Malaya or Malaysia.
The medal can be conferred and accepted posthumously by next of kin,
not only for those killed in action but also for veterans who have
since died. All veterans whose length of service fell short of the
determined periods as a consequence of being wounded in action are
entitled to the award.

In July 2006 the Malaysian Deputy Prime
Minister Datuk Sri Najib Tun Razak presented the award to 40 British ex-servicemen
at the Malaysian High Commission in London. He paid tribute saying
that British, as well as other Commonwealth blood, including
Malaysian, had been shed to insure that peace was achieved.
Malaysias continued peace and prosperity must be attributed to
the demonstration of such great valour and courage. Further
presentations have been made in London, and there were presentations
for 38 members of The Kings Own Scottish Borderers in
Kuala Lumpur on 6th October 2006.

Any veteran of the British services wishing
receive the medal should submit an application through the National
Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association (NMBVA) and not to the FCO
or The Ministry of Defence. Further details on eligibility and
procedure, including the application form, are available on the
Veterans-UK website. For ease of access, the following URL is suggested.